Boston Acoustics SL65 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers — for 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" openings Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item# 065SL65 offer details Item# 065SL65 Be the first to write a review DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email See all 6-1/2" Speakers In-stock Alternative Boston Acoustics SE65RC $119.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Boston Acoustics SL65 by Buck Pomerantz Why replace your car's original speakers? The speakers that originally came in your car were made from inexpensive materials, designed to create acceptable sound at the lowest possible cost to the manufacturer. If you love music, you deserve better. Name-brand aftermarket speakers deliver fuller, richer sound with considerably more detail and nuance, and they're capable of playing louder and cleaner than factory speakers. Connect new speakers to your factory radio and you'll get the best possible sound from your dealer-equipped system. Pair them up with a new car stereo for a level of enjoyment that can rival a high-fidelity home audio experience. The SL65 6-1/2" 2-way speakers deliver the quality sound you expect from Boston Acoustics. How? It's all a matter of putting the right pieces together. Starting at the top, the SL65 features a 1" dome tweeter, constructed from a soft material that keeps the highs clean and smooth. This tweeter's asymmetrical design disperses highs in a wider pattern, for a more natural sound if you're not exactly in the line of fire. For reliable reproduction of the lows, the 6-1/2" woofer cone incorporates a special design that keeps the speaker running cool to minimize distortion. A powerful but light neodymium magnet keeps the woofer's weight down — important if you're trying to shave ounces in a performance car. A high-quality built-in crossover allows the woofer and tweeter to work together in perfect harmony. Mounting options include several ring adapters, making it easier to put these speakers in more locations, along with grilles that add a stylish touch to your custom installation. Highlights:2-way car speakers6-1/2" copolymer woofer with rubber surround1" Kortec® dome tweetergrilles includedpower range: 2-60 watts RMS (200 watts peak power)frequency response 50-20,000 Hzsensitivity: 90 dBmounting rings included for 6-3/4" applicationstop-mount depth: 2-7/16"warranty: 2 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per pair Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Design Loading... 2-way Tweeter Design Loading... 1" Dome Tweeter Composition Loading... Kortec Woofer Composition Loading... Copolymer Woofer Surround Loading... Butyl Rubber Parts Warranty Loading... 2 Years Labor Warranty Loading... 2 Years Specifications Sensitivity Loading... 90 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 50 - 20k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 2-60 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 200 Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 2 1/2 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... N/A Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 4 15/16 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 6-1/2" Coaxial speakers 2 Grilles 2 Grille mounting rings Two 7/16" Spacer rings Two 3-Hole 6-3/4" Adapter rings Two multi-hole 6-3/4" Adapter rings Two 7" Lengths of speaker wire (each has quick-slides on one end and bare wire on the other) Eight M4x20mm Machine screws Six M4x7mm Machine screws Eight 1" Self-tapping screws Six 1/8" Spacer/Washers 8 Speed clips 4 Butt connectors Mounting instruction/Specification sheet Warranty information Product registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Woofer: The SL65s are equipped with copolymer woofer cones and butyl rubber surrounds. Each woofer is has a neodymium magnet, which has a high power-to-weight ratio and a compact size about one-tenth the size of traditional iron-ferrite magnets. The dual-stage aluminum heat sink is integrated into the motor structure to draw heat away from the voice coil increasing the power handling capability. Tweeter: Each speaker has a 1" Kortec soft-dome tweeter for a smooth high frequency response and linearity. Kortec is a specially engineered material with the rigidity of a composite dome and the smoothness and detailed response of cloth. The contoured SL tweeter planes delivers superior on- and off-axis high frequency response compared to traditional coaxial designs. Crossover: Located behind the tweeter, the multi-element 2-way crossover delivers component level performance. VariMount: The Boston SL65s come with several mounting adapters, making it possible to drop the speakers into the most common factory locations. Both 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" adapters and 7⁄16" spacers are included. Product Reviews Be the first to review this product. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. Your email won't be visible Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location * Please include your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating * Please select a rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review * Please write your review * Please limit comments to 1500 characters Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. 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Submit Share this product Learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers Learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 287 ratings (6 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound. Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 91 ratings (2 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers. Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 559 ratings (13 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best. How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 34 ratings (3 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in... Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 68 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 10415 Xtreme Speaker Kit Two 10-in. x 10-in. Sheets $26.99 In Stock Dynamat 10435 Xtreme Door Kit With four 12" x 36" sheets — covers two doors $99.99 In Stock Dynamat SuperLite Tri-Pak Triple package — 3 sheets, 12 square feet (Model #10612) $69.99 In Stock Speaker Wire You may need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp or receiver. StreetWires 16-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue jacket — priced per foot $0.40 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Translucent blue jacket — priced per foot (Clear) $0.99 In Stock Baffles Keep your speakers clean and dry. They compress to fit behind your speakers. XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (3-1/4" depth) $7.99 In Stock Boom Mat 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers Regular and slim-line sizes (Regular: 3" depth) $8.99 In Stock Boom Mat 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers Regular and slim-line sizes (Slim-line: 2-1/2" depth) $8.99 In Stock XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (Slim-line: 2-3/8" depth) $7.99 In Stock Show more items Extras Installation Tools The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. Metra Crimp Tool and Connectors Package contains crimp tool and over 150 pieces $19.99 Out of Stock Pro.Fit Trim Panel Tool Remove your vehicle's trim panels without damage $4.50 In Stock Pro.Fit Wire Worm Installation tool helps route wiring through tight spaces $12.99 In Stock Posi-Products™ Car Speaker Connectors 8 connectors for installing car speakers $11.59 In Stock S&G Tool Aid 87615 Window and Door Clip Removal Tool $7.99 In Stock S&G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool $9.99 In Stock Multi Wedge Trim Panel Tools Set of six (flexible and rigid) tools — helps remove trim and door panels $19.99 In Stock Skewdriver Pro SPK4042 Ratcheting straight and offset screwdriver set with 40 bits (Skewdriver Pro with ratchet handle, pictured) $49.99 In Stock Spec Tools SQR-200a Squeeze Wrench Narrow space ratchet kit with 18 sockets $49.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (Assortment) $24.99 In Stock Show more items Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Boston Acoustics SL65, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_065SL65/Boston-Acoustics-SL65.html ).
Our take on the Boston Acoustics SL65 by Buck Pomerantz Why replace your car's original speakers? The speakers that originally came in your car were made from inexpensive materials, designed to create acceptable sound at the lowest possible cost to the manufacturer. If you love music, you deserve better. Name-brand aftermarket speakers deliver fuller, richer sound with considerably more detail and nuance, and they're capable of playing louder and cleaner than factory speakers. Connect new speakers to your factory radio and you'll get the best possible sound from your dealer-equipped system. Pair them up with a new car stereo for a level of enjoyment that can rival a high-fidelity home audio experience. The SL65 6-1/2" 2-way speakers deliver the quality sound you expect from Boston Acoustics. How? It's all a matter of putting the right pieces together. Starting at the top, the SL65 features a 1" dome tweeter, constructed from a soft material that keeps the highs clean and smooth. This tweeter's asymmetrical design disperses highs in a wider pattern, for a more natural sound if you're not exactly in the line of fire. For reliable reproduction of the lows, the 6-1/2" woofer cone incorporates a special design that keeps the speaker running cool to minimize distortion. A powerful but light neodymium magnet keeps the woofer's weight down — important if you're trying to shave ounces in a performance car. A high-quality built-in crossover allows the woofer and tweeter to work together in perfect harmony. Mounting options include several ring adapters, making it easier to put these speakers in more locations, along with grilles that add a stylish touch to your custom installation. Highlights:2-way car speakers6-1/2" copolymer woofer with rubber surround1" Kortec® dome tweetergrilles includedpower range: 2-60 watts RMS (200 watts peak power)frequency response 50-20,000 Hzsensitivity: 90 dBmounting rings included for 6-3/4" applicationstop-mount depth: 2-7/16"warranty: 2 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per pair
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Design Loading... 2-way Tweeter Design Loading... 1" Dome Tweeter Composition Loading... Kortec Woofer Composition Loading... Copolymer Woofer Surround Loading... Butyl Rubber Parts Warranty Loading... 2 Years Labor Warranty Loading... 2 Years Specifications Sensitivity Loading... 90 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 50 - 20k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 2-60 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 200 Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 2 1/2 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... N/A Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 4 15/16 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 6-1/2" Coaxial speakers 2 Grilles 2 Grille mounting rings Two 7/16" Spacer rings Two 3-Hole 6-3/4" Adapter rings Two multi-hole 6-3/4" Adapter rings Two 7" Lengths of speaker wire (each has quick-slides on one end and bare wire on the other) Eight M4x20mm Machine screws Six M4x7mm Machine screws Eight 1" Self-tapping screws Six 1/8" Spacer/Washers 8 Speed clips 4 Butt connectors Mounting instruction/Specification sheet Warranty information Product registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Woofer: The SL65s are equipped with copolymer woofer cones and butyl rubber surrounds. Each woofer is has a neodymium magnet, which has a high power-to-weight ratio and a compact size about one-tenth the size of traditional iron-ferrite magnets. The dual-stage aluminum heat sink is integrated into the motor structure to draw heat away from the voice coil increasing the power handling capability. Tweeter: Each speaker has a 1" Kortec soft-dome tweeter for a smooth high frequency response and linearity. Kortec is a specially engineered material with the rigidity of a composite dome and the smoothness and detailed response of cloth. The contoured SL tweeter planes delivers superior on- and off-axis high frequency response compared to traditional coaxial designs. Crossover: Located behind the tweeter, the multi-element 2-way crossover delivers component level performance. VariMount: The Boston SL65s come with several mounting adapters, making it possible to drop the speakers into the most common factory locations. Both 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" adapters and 7⁄16" spacers are included.
Learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers Learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 287 ratings (6 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound. Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 91 ratings (2 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers. Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 559 ratings (13 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best. How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 34 ratings (3 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in... Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 68 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers
Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 287 ratings (6 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound.
Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 91 ratings (2 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers.
Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 559 ratings (13 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best.
How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 34 ratings (3 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in...
Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 68 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car.
Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 10415 Xtreme Speaker Kit Two 10-in. x 10-in. Sheets $26.99 In Stock Dynamat 10435 Xtreme Door Kit With four 12" x 36" sheets — covers two doors $99.99 In Stock Dynamat SuperLite Tri-Pak Triple package — 3 sheets, 12 square feet (Model #10612) $69.99 In Stock Speaker Wire You may need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp or receiver. StreetWires 16-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue jacket — priced per foot $0.40 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Translucent blue jacket — priced per foot (Clear) $0.99 In Stock Baffles Keep your speakers clean and dry. They compress to fit behind your speakers. XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (3-1/4" depth) $7.99 In Stock Boom Mat 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers Regular and slim-line sizes (Regular: 3" depth) $8.99 In Stock Boom Mat 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers Regular and slim-line sizes (Slim-line: 2-1/2" depth) $8.99 In Stock XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (Slim-line: 2-3/8" depth) $7.99 In Stock Show more items Extras Installation Tools The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. Metra Crimp Tool and Connectors Package contains crimp tool and over 150 pieces $19.99 Out of Stock Pro.Fit Trim Panel Tool Remove your vehicle's trim panels without damage $4.50 In Stock Pro.Fit Wire Worm Installation tool helps route wiring through tight spaces $12.99 In Stock Posi-Products™ Car Speaker Connectors 8 connectors for installing car speakers $11.59 In Stock S&G Tool Aid 87615 Window and Door Clip Removal Tool $7.99 In Stock S&G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool $9.99 In Stock Multi Wedge Trim Panel Tools Set of six (flexible and rigid) tools — helps remove trim and door panels $19.99 In Stock Skewdriver Pro SPK4042 Ratcheting straight and offset screwdriver set with 40 bits (Skewdriver Pro with ratchet handle, pictured) $49.99 In Stock Spec Tools SQR-200a Squeeze Wrench Narrow space ratchet kit with 18 sockets $49.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (Assortment) $24.99 In Stock Show more items Add selected to cart
